Spruit or nf for a first timer

[MTBc]

A mate of mine got an mtb on Friday and we're taking him for a short leg stretcher tomorrow. My first mtb ride was on the spruit and was a great start so wanted to do the same for my mate.

 

Nf has also been suggested though. I've never ridden there. Is it a good place to start? Short, non technical routes for a first ride.

 

[RichieT]

Either will do, but NF is more "countryfied" so maybe overall a better experience... missing out the squatters!

[Uni]

I vote NF. On the spruit while you can keep to the main lines there's so much traffic from other users, it's (for me at least ) quite daunting. At northerns you can do an easy 10-12km mostly jeep track and if you're feeling it, duck off onto other sections

[ryanbritchford]

NF is a quick way to make ur mate think mountain biking is really really boring.

[TheV]

For a first timer, NF or modderfontein or Rietspruit. Many first timers get hurt on the spruit, dog walkers, road crossings, other riders, Ss and Strava nuts, etc etc....

[Pieter1]

I'd go to nf. The single track at nf is fun.

[Stretch]

If you have never been to nf then rather take him somewhere you are familiar with

[Guest notmyname]

I rate NF. There's plenty noobs and at least you get a feel for riding a bike in the great out doors.

[MTBc]

NF is a quick way to make ur mate think mountain biking is really really boring.

 

He plays golf. I'm sure even a road ride would be exhilarating

[Ryinc]

Honestly think nf is more suitable to first timer

[SimpleDom]

My first mtb ride was NF. Rode to the river on mostly jeep track, did the river section after walking down the entrance, and then back. Loved it! Hooked.

[Muggins]

I would go to Modderfontein.

[Guest notmyname]

I would go to Modderfontein.

 

Why?

[BenGraham]

My vote is for reitvlei. The spruit is still very much a city route with the road crossings and dogs and such. Northernfarms requires a great deal of pedaling to get to the cool stuff (which is amazing actually). At least from what I've seen. At reitvlei you can experience a great piece of single track within 11 short kms. If I'd started at northern farms it probably would have been a struggle and the spruit is just not really that scenic with more jeep track than I'd like. If I was trying to get someone hooked reitvlei is where I'd take them and frankly if they don't have a good time there then maybe they should be a road cyclist. Nothing wrong with that; honestly the single track there is non threatening but still lots of fun. Just stay off the proper blue.

[Guest notmyname]

**** that. Strait into the deep end for the noob. Take him to hakahana. The rinkals will help him decide quickly weather or not this glorious sport is for him. Hahahaha

[Muggins]

 

 

Why?

 

No particular reason I personally just find Modderfontein a nice venue to ride at. I prefer it to Northern Farms. Well marked etc.

Edited September 6, 2014 by Muggins